Emil "Rick" Victor Rick

Rick passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Bay Shore’s Senior Care and Rehab Center at the age of 75. He was born on August 24, 1951 to the late Emil and Laura (Watters) Rick in Saginaw, Michigan. Rick was an ambitious and hardworking man who always kept himself busy. He began his career as a police officer with the Saginaw County Police Department, where he served for five years, before joining General Motors. During his time with GM, he served as a committeeman for Delco Moraine Saginaw Manufacturing. He later concluded his career at Sparrow Hospital, where he spent 10 years as manager of the Weight Management Center.

Rick is survived by his by wife of 44 years, Shawn (Hoerauf) Rick; children, Corina Rick, Matthew Rick and Tyler Rick; granddaughter, Leah Williams; siblings, Robert Rick of Saginaw, MI, Gary Rick of Saginaw, MI and Laura Rick of Arizona; cousin, Linda Allen, sister-in-law, Cheryne Beiser and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Rick.

Memorial service for Rick will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. The family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Rick had a love for dogs and volunteered his time walking dogs at the Bay County Humane Society. In honor of his love for animals, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bay County Humane Society in lieu of flowers.